Spotted-eye Hover Fly vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted-eye Hover Fly | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalinus taeniops | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Caves |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Throughout Africa | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted-eye Hover Fly
A large hover fly with distinctively striped compound eyes and a bee-like body. It is an excellent pollinator found throughout Africa.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a telescoping siphon while living in stagnant water.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.